💼 Full-Time Position

Research Scientist I (full-time, temporary)

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Sam Houston State University
📍 Huntsville, TX, United States
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Location
Huntsville, United States
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Posted
June 18, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Requisition: 202600032S

Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Professional

Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff

Department: Dept of Environmental and Geosciences

General Requirements:
Ph.D. in Geography, GIS , Remote Sensing, or a closely related discipline. Two years of research, teaching or experience in a related field. Experience managing geodatabases (e.g., ArcGIS, PostgreSQL/PostGIS), experience in website or dashboard development for geospatial data visualization, and experience working with Linux-based operating systems (e.g., Ubuntu, Red Hat) preferred.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Scientist conducts advanced research in geospatial data science, remote sensing, and agricultural and climate modeling as part of a NASA -funded research initiative. The position focuses on integrating remote sensing, GIS , and climatic datasets to support sustainable ag...